Preston confirm knee surgery for Man Utd striker Welbeck

Manchester United striker Danny Welbeck is set to undergo knee surgery.

Welbeck, who scored two goals in eight starts on-loan with Preston, picked up the injury in training ahead of the home match against Cardiff. Hopes that the injury could be managed cautiously were crushed after it was decided an operation was required.

The striker had suffered with similar problems earlier this month but Preston boss Darren Ferguson stated he wouldn't actively be looking to replace him.

Speaking to the official club website he said: "I'm not looking at the moment to replace him. He's having the op, so he's got to go back.

"I'm happy with the three we've got. Neil (Mellor) is scoring goals at the moment; I thought Browny (Chris Brown) gave a good performance against Sheffield Wednesday and Parky (Jon Parkin) has been in good form recently."